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Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026

Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026: Advancing Science in the AI Era in Kazakhstan

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 09:00 – 13:05

Rixos Hotel, Almaty | Kazakhstan

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Elsevier is delighted to announce the Kazakhstan International Research Conference 2026

In Kazakhstan’s official Year of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, this half-day conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders to explore how AI is transforming the way science is planned, evaluated, published, and applied in Kazakhstan and worldwide.

The programme features keynote sessions on national research priorities, the implementation of the AI Law in science and higher education, and AI and research integrity from the global publishing perspective, followed by a panel discussion with university leaders on research integrity, evaluation, and impact in the AI era.

Date and time: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 09:00 – 13:05

Venue: Rixos Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Language: English, Russian and Kazakh simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the programme.

The conference will take place at the Rixos Hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest academic and research hub, home to the country’s leading universities and research institutions.

Participants will benefit from:

  • Keynote sessions from national policymakers and international leaders in research and publishing.

  • A frank panel conversation on research integrity, evaluation, and impact in the AI era.

  • Networking with peers, policymakers, and research leaders from across the country.

Why attend

  • Shape science in the Year of AI: understand how Kazakhstan’s AI Law and national AI agenda will change research policy, funding, and university practice.

  • Strengthen research integrity: gain practical strategies to uphold ethics and quality in research and publishing as AI transforms both.

  • Benchmark your institution: see the latest data on the research landscape and performance of Kazakhstani universities.

  • Engage with experts: connect with policymakers, university leaders, and Elsevier specialists shaping the next era of scientific communication.

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Agenda

Time

Session

Speakers

09:00 – 09:30

Registration and welcome coffee

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09:30 – 09:45

Opening speech

Renat Yelshibekov, Deputy Chairman of Science Committee, Ministry of Science and Higher Education

09:45 – 10:00

Welcome address

Guillaume Warnan, Customer Success Regional Leader, Elsevier

10:00 – 10:25

Transition to a Managed System of Scientific and Technological Development

Shevchenko Elena Valerievna, Vice President, PhD, The National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan

10:25 – 10:50

The Role of Science in the Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence?

Marat Fatkhullin, Vice President Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier

10:50 - 11:10

Research Landscape of Kazakhstan Universities

Anton Degtev, Customer Success Manager, Elsevier

11:10 – 11:25

Coffee break

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11:25 – 12:25

Panel discussion: Research integrity, evaluation and impact in the AI era

Moderator: Marat Fatkhullin, Vice President Global Strategic Networks, Elsevier  - Ibraimov Margulan, Vice Rector of Science and Innovation, Farabi University - Sultan Yertai, Vice-rector for research and innovation of Abai University  - Assylkhan Bibossinov, Director, Joldasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering  - Ilirjan Ferati, Elsevier Senior Product Manager

12:25 - 13:00

LeapSpace demo and capabilities

Ilirjan Ferati, Senior Product Manager, Elsevier

13:00 - 13:05

Closing remarks

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